{"product_id":"honeywell-thor-vm1-replacement-battery-108v-3400mah-li-ion","title":"Honeywell Thor VM1 10.8V Replacement Battery 160000-0000","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eHoneywell Thor VM1 \/ VM2 Series — 10.8V Li-ion Replacement Battery (160000-0000)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis 10.8V 3400mAh Li-ion pack replaces the OEM battery in the Honeywell Thor VM1, Thor VM2, and VM2W02 vehicle-mounted mobile computers. These units run in warehouse, logistics, and retail environments where continuous barcode scanning and wireless data transmission run simultaneously. Capacity and voltage match the original Honeywell spec — OEM part numbers 160000-0000, OVT31OL1R00, and 163176-0001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThor VM1, VM2, and VM2W02 fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    All three models share the same battery bay dimensions, connector pinout, and BMS handshake protocol. Swapping between VM1 and VM2 variants does not require a different pack — the voltage rail and communication lines are identical across the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We cycled this pack through the VM1's BMS handshake and ran simultaneous scan trigger and WLAN polling loads. The BMS held stable protection thresholds at both high inrush and sustained draw — no false overcurrent trips recorded during testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-shift installation tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    After installing a fresh pack, place the Thor in its cradle and let it complete a full charge cycle before starting pick-and-pack operations. The scan trigger draws its highest inrush current when the cell is near minimum charge — a pre-charged pack prevents the BMS from tripping on the very first trigger pull of a new shift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eWhy the Thor VM1 BMS trips during back-to-back scan bursts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eThe VM1 runs its scan engine, wireless radio, and touchscreen from the same battery rail simultaneously. During rapid back-to-back scanning, the combined inrush from the scan trigger and WLAN polling can spike current draw well above steady-state levels. A cell with even moderate capacity fade cannot deliver that burst without the voltage rail dropping enough to trigger the BMS overcurrent cutoff. Installing a fresh, fully charged pack eliminates the voltage sag that causes these mid-operation shutdowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eCradle showing a charging error after fitting the new pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eA charging error on the dock immediately after a battery swap almost always points to contact resistance, not a faulty pack. The Thor's cradle uses spring-loaded pins, and any oxidation or debris on the pack's contact pads raises resistance enough for the charger to flag a fault. Wipe the gold contacts on both the battery and the cradle with a dry lint-free cloth, then reseat the pack firmly until you feel it click. If the error clears, the pack is fine — the contacts were the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43324855812186,"sku":"BWCS-ICV410BX-1","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43324855844954,"sku":"BWCS-ICV410BX-2","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43324855877722,"sku":"BWCS-ICV410BX-3","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-ICV410BX-1.webp?v=1778123299","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/honeywell-thor-vm1-replacement-battery-108v-3400mah-li-ion","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}